Outboard question

[Formula260SS]

Originally Posted by Woody38

I have been looking at reviews for the Yamaha 200 hp. Many have stated problems and shutdowns involving gears. They say the gear is made of a fiber material and subsequently shreds with usage. I don not know what the years were of the engines. Does anyone have knowledge of or experience with the Yahama 200 hp. Seriously I would not think an outboard would not have metal gears. My last outboard was a 200 Mercury on Cape Cod and had that for 20 years until I sold the boat Truly a workhorse, never did anything except put fuel in it. Did replace the impeller once. Come spring. just turned the key and it started immediately. Also any thoughts on the Mercury at this time.

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I am a retired workaholic and continuing aquaholic

I have a 2019 Merc 150 4S on my whaler and it is an absolute beast - quite, smooth and impressively linear in power deliver. After two years of ownership I continue to grin ear to ear each time I lite it up. Not sure about Yamaha but the Merc I have would be tough to beat.